Date of Event: July 03, 20104th of July
Fireworks Display in Fort Bragg

Will begin at Dusk approximately 9:40pm. ALL Parking
will be on the Georgia Pacific Property. Entrance is
at the Cypress Street stoplight. This area will open
at 6pm with parking monitors to direct traffic.
Parking is Free.

In Noyo Harbor off of
South Harbor Drive, Hwy 20 in Fort Bragg $20.
adults, $10 juniors (under 12yrs old). For more
information
http://www.salmonrestoration.org
All proceeds are used by the Salmon Restoration
Association of California, Inc.- a non-profit
corporation - for the rebuilding of our once great
salmon resource.

Parade in Mendocino Friday July 4th
Date of Event: July 04, 20104th of July
Parade

Parade begins at Noon at Crown Hall. Come enjoy this
hometown parade with floats in categories including
Patriotic, Creative, Vehicle, Youth, Band, and
Animal. Application can be picked up at the Chamber
of Commerce or by calling (707) 961-6300.
Application deadline is July 1st.

California Wine
Tasting Championships
ANDERSON VALLEY~ Greenwood Ridge Vineyards Winery ~
Tasters have the opportunity to challenge their
palates by identifying varieties wines in a casual
atmosphere with live entertainment, great food, and
beautiful panoramic scenery. Amateur and
professional level. Anyone can compete, while you
observe some of the best in the state.

MENDOCINO MUSIC
FESTIVALThe
23th Annual Mendocino Music Festival returns to the
Headlands on and runs through Saturday. Evenings include orchestra
concerts, the popular Big Band concert, chamber
music ensembles, dance, blues, world, and folk
music. Days include lecture/recitals at the Piano
Series, a children's matinee, performances by the
Young Musicians, and chamber concerts at beautiful
venues throughout Mendocino Village.. Tickets go on
sale May 1.

Mendocino Arts Fair
Explore the arts! Take a class, listen to a concert,
enjoy the theatre, relax in the gardens, view our
exhibits, buy a piece of local art, talk with
artists, go on a garden tour, join the fun. There is
always something going on!!

AUGUST

Fisherman's Harbor & Seafood
FestivalPOINT ARENA - Festival activities include the "Best
Smoked Salmon on the Coast" contest, free boats
rides, kids, games, a nautical flea market, skiff
race, live music, seafood galore, plus salads and
desserts. Soft drinks and beers on tap will be
available. Proceed from the event are used to
improve and maintain the Pt. Arena pier.

NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY ~ August 06
CASPAR - POINT CABRILLO LIGHTHOUSE - Activities for
the whole family. Fresnel Lens Tour, 1/2 hour tours,
10am-4pm. For information and Reservations call
(707)937-6210
SOLFEST ! ~ August
MENDOCINO WINE REGION - HOPLAND 9:00 AM - 5:00
PM
A celebration of renewable energy and green products
that will included healthy food, music, dancing,
short informative workshops and lots of fun. Some of
the big highlights will be live music and engaging
speakers on our big stage and also a special kids
tent. Be one of the 10,000 to join us!

SOCCER TOURNAMENTS ~ August
& October
The Skunk Classic for kids, the Abalone Cup for
Women and girls, and the Coast Cup for coed adults
are all in August, and then the Skunk II Girls Only
Spookfest in October!

Great Day in Elk
ELK - The day begins with a parade which winds down
Highway One through Elk to the Greenwood Community
Center, continues with an afternoon carnival and
food and moves into the evening with a dinner and
dance.

Mendocino Art Center Fair
Explore the arts! Take a class, listen to a concert,
enjoy the theatre, relax in the gardens, view our
exhibits, buy a piece of local art, OR talk with
artists.

This
year will mark the 70th year of celebrating Paul
Bunyan Days here on the Mendocino Coast. Over the
years Labor Day weekends have been described as “old
time small town fun” to “ lumber-jack rowdy . . .
but,
always a good time, with a nod to our logging
heritage. We celebrate both the skill of those who
came before us and the promise of tomorrow.
PAUL BUNYAN CRAFT FAIR ~ SeptemberFORT
BRAGG - Will be held at the corner of Harold &
Laurel Streets.FIREMAN's WATER FIGHT ~ September FORT
BRAGG - Will be held at Spruce & Main Street

Winesong!FORT
BRAGG - Join us once a year, for MCDH's annual wine
tasting event and auction in the Gardens by the Sea.
Meander throughout the Mendocino Coast Botanical
Gardens and taste the elegant wines and food of
Mendocino County.

Mendocino County Fair
BOONVILLE - Great fun for the entire family! Three
fun filled days of old fashioned country fair will
be held at the Fairgrounds. The Fair features,
rodeo, sheep dog trials, animal judging, midway,
square dancing hoedown and a parade on Sunday and
much more . . . . . .

PORTUGUESE FESTA ~ September 1FORT
BRAGG- Held at 822 Stewart Street, Pentecost Hall.
Friday "All you can eat fish dinner" Adults $15.,
Kids 5-12yrs $6. Music starts at 8pm. Saturday:
Portuguese beef stew dinner, served at 5, 6, 7 & 8
pm. Dinner tickets can be picked up at 3pm. Music
begins at 8pm. Sunday: Parade starts from Pentecost
Hall @10am. Traditional Sopas starts at 10:30am,
once the parade leaves the hall. Parade returns at
1:30pm & Sopas are served until 3pm. Auction starts
at about 2pm. Music from 2-7pm.